Child sexual abuse awareness among parents visiting Pediatric outpatient hospital services

Abstract

Abstract Objectives To measure the awareness level of parents using child sexual abuse awareness scale Methods We conducted the survey among parents visiting a Pediatric outpatient services of a large tertiary care hospital Results Mean age of the participants was 31.8 years (range 19–52 years). Out of the 273 participants, we had equal representation from both genders. 63% were from rural residential background. Scores on CSA awareness significantly associated with participants' level of education [Kruskal-Wallis test, Chi-square (df) = 9.139 (3), p value = 0.027], and location of residence [Mann Whitney U test, Z value =-3.081, P value = 0.002]. We found a significant correlation between the level of CSA awareness and age, monthly household income of the participants (rho = 0.124, p value = 0.041; rho = 0.214, p value = 0.000). Conclusions Our participants had overall better awareness on CSA as parents. Level of CSA awareness among parents was significantly better in those with higher education, and those hailing from urban residential location.